Troyes vs Clermont Foot Prediction: Troyes have no fight in them

Troyes welcome Clermont Foot to the Stade de l’Aube for the 30th match of Ligue 1 campaign. Troyes were victorious in the previous meeting between the two as they beat Clermont Foot 3-1 away from home last year. But the visitors have been the better team since that defeat as they are higher on the table and are in better form. Troyes disastrous winless run spans back to 13 matches while Clermont Foot come into this game after beating Ajaccio 2-1 in their previous match. What will this encounter produce? We will see.

Troyes (LDLDL)

Troyes have not recorded a single win in their last 13 matches. Their last 5 matches ended in 3 losses and 3 draws, with the latest ending in a 1-0 loss to Troyes. The only goal of the game was scored by M’Baye Niang in the 73rd minute. Clermont Foot had 62% possession, 2 shots on target and 5 corner kicks at the end of 90 minutes.

Troyes are currently in the relegation zone and points are crucial at this time. They currently sit in 18th, with 21 points from 29 matches played. They had 4 wins, 9 draws and 16 defeats, with a goal ratio of 38:62.

Team Streaks: no wins (13), without a clean sheet (14), first to concede (6/8), less than 4.5 cards (5/5), less than 10.5 corners (4/5).

Clermont Foot (WLLWD)

Clermont Foot have had their own fair share of struggles but not as bad as the hosts. They suffered back-to-back defeats to Lens and Montpellier, but responded in a positive fashion by beating Ajaccio 2-0 in their latest match. Both goals were scored by Grejohn Kyei in the 60th and 93rd minute. Clermont Foot were the better side according to statistics, as they had 67% possession, 6 shots on target and 5 corner kicks.

Clermont Foot are in 12th spot on the table after taking 37 points from 29 matches played so far. They have 10 wins, 7 draws and 12 losses and their goal ratio is 29:41.

Team Streaks: without a clean sheet (3), first to concede (6/8), first half loser (6/8), less than 10.5 corners (7/8).

Head to Head

Both teams have faced each other about 20 times before this match. In that time, Troyes had 8 wins, while Clermont Foot had 7 wins and 5 matches ended in a draw at full time.

• Troyes are without a clean sheet in the last 4 meetings.
• Clermont Foot were first to score in 4/5 meetings.
• There were less than 10.5 corners played in 4/5 meetings.

Expected Lineups

• Troyes (3-4-2-1): Gauthier Gallon, Yoann Salmier, Adil Rami, Erik Palmer-Brown, Papa Ndiaga Yade, Lucien Agoume, Rominigue Kouame, Thierno Balde, Wilson Odobert, Rony Lopes, Renaud Ripart.
• Clermont Foot (4-2-3-1): Mory Diaw, Cheick Konate, Mateusz Wieteska, Alidu Seidu, Neto Borges, Maxime Gonalons, Johan Gastien, Jim Allevinah, Saif-Edinne Khaoui, Elbasan Rashani, Grejohn Kyei.

Expert Betting Tips

Troyes have no fight left in them despite holding a lifeline to escape the relegation zone. I don’t think Troyes have what it takes to put up a fight for survival, so I expect Clermont Foot to take this opportunity. Clermont Foot have no real ambitions, but they might fancy ending in the 10th spot or higher, and they have lost the first fixture against Troyes. So they will seek to get a win over their hosts to compensate for the first loss earlier in the season.

• Bet on Under 3.5 Goals at 1.67 Odds
• Bet on HT Under 1.5 Goals at 1.99 Odds
• Bet on Away Win at 2.35 Odds